Easy Pinwheel mini quilt tutorial

Hello fellow Art Gallery Fabric lovers! I’m Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter and today I am sharing a quick little table topper project using one of my new, favorite collections, Color Me Retro by Jeni Baker. I have been collecting vintage pyrex and other dishes for a while now so when I heard Jeni was designing a vintage-dishware-inspired fabric collection, I knew I would love it! And I was right.

Playing with this fabric made me so in the mood for spring! I’m glad I have some cheerful color on my table to keep my hopes up.

Here are the fabric requirements for this 24″ x 24″ square table topper. (The same yardage will work for a 12″ x 48″ table runner.)

10 Fat Quarters from Color Me Retro collection (I used all 10 because I wanted to feature the entire collection, but you really only need 4 fat quarters worth of yardage for this project.)

This project consists of one simple 6″ pinwheel-type block. Each block requires 2 strips 2″ x 14.5″. I used the same solid as one of the strips in each block, but you could use a variety of fabrics if you like.

Sew units into two rows as pictured, pressing seams toward the print. Then sew two rows together to create a 6 1/2″ (unfinished) block.

After center seam is sewn, “pop” the seam in the center of the block (un-pick a couple of the stitches).

Press each seam (from assembling the 4 units) toward the print strip in a counter-clockwise direction. This will help seams match up when you go to sew your block together.

Create 15 more blocks.

I sewed my blocks 4 across by 4 down to create a 24″ x 24″ square. You could also sew them 8 across by 2 down to create a 12″ x 48″ table runner.

I then used my remaining fat quarter prints to piece together a quilt back 27″ x 27″. (You could also use 3/4 yard of fabric for this backing.) I like that I can have a reversible option for my table.

From there layer the top, batting and quilt back and quilt as desired. I used my walking foot to sew quilting lines 3/4″ apart. When quilting is finished, trim excess batting and backing fabric so that edges are clean and square.

For the binding, cut 3 strips 2 1/2″ wide from your remaining solid and sew them together end to end. Here is a binding tutorial if you need one.

And that’s it! This is a quick pinwheel-type block if you want to make lots of blocks and create a bigger version of this look too.

And if you would like to win a fat quarter bundle of Color Me Retro from Art Gallery Fabrics, leave a comment on this post. Giveaway will be open until Friday, February 22, midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

159 Comments

Doodoodoo….I feel like I am in the twighlight zone! I had to look twice! I am working on a quilt with this pattern different color way though and was just thinking how pretty it would be in brighter modern colrs/patterns! I am working on the one now for my mil for mothers day gift, so I would love to do one for myself!

love this:perfect design for a beginner like me and I had spotted these fabrics before! love the bright happy colors:) love your tutorial Amy, easy to follow as ever! thank you for the chance and for the tutorial!

This project is ADORABLE! I have to admit ever since your Pyrex post, I&#39;ve been crazy looking for cute pyrex dishes. This quilt project is just the ticket for a &quot;Pytex quilt fix&quot;! I follow AGF on Facebook and I follow their blog. Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win!

I love the table topper mini quilt. I have it copied and may use the same pattern to make a larger quilt for my Mom for upcoming Mother&#39;s Day. I follow AGF on Facebook, and subscribe to them. Thanks for the opportunity.

What a lovely table topper! The fabrics, Color Me Retro are so yummy! Thank you so much for a great tutorial. I&#39;m a follower of AGF already, following all three ways mentioned above as well as their blog on BlogLovin.<br /><br />Thank you and AGF for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

I really like the mini quilt. That fabric is phenominal. Love all those groovy retro colors and designs. I am all ready a follower of Art Gallery Fabrics, Pinterestboards, Facebook Page &amp; their blog as well. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Also thank you for the chance to enter such a wonderful giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

Really a very lovely little quilt done with Jeni&#39;s fabrics. I&#39;m going to have to put this one on my list!<br />I follow Art Gallery Fabrics on Facebook and subscribe to the blog via Google Reader!<br />Thanks for the giveaway.

I love looking at pinwheels although I haven&#39;t had the occasion to make one yet. This pattern looks even more easy than the traditional one and so fresh and modern! Thank you, I will definitely have to try it!<br /><br />I&#39;m not sure the giveaway is open to non-US residents but fabric would make the perfect 18th birthday present so I&#39;ll try 😀

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